Naruto blinked as he slowly woke up and rubbed his head and asked "What happened."
A voice he recognised said "You were an idiot and over exerted yourself."
Naruto blinked and saw Kushina standing in the door and asked "What do you mean. My mind is all fuzzy right now."
Kushina said "What do you remember Naruto."
Naruto said "I...remember there was a hollow attack in the real world. Captain Yamamato and I went to deal with it so he could evaluate my skills in actual combat and I remember that several others hollows started appearing as we fought. I was chasing the original one while he dealt with the new threat and I accidently followed it to Huecco Mundo. I then learned about my second ability of my Zanpakuto allowing me to actually free Hollowed souls. I don't remember how long I was there but I freed a lot of people as well as a former captian who told me he knew how to leave. I remember then returning to Soul Society on top of the Soukyoko and Captain Yamamato appeared along with the other captains. I remember one of the souls I freed ran over to Yamamato and he said it was his wife. He said she was the reason that he formed the Shinigami accademy so that her soul could be freed. He then had the souls that I freed would be helped to settle in and that he would pass judgement on Tousen and the vizard girl but she would not be killed and Tousen would get a fair trial. He then turned to me and said he wanted to test my progress and skills since I was in Hueco Mundo for 2 months and we fought. I don't really remember all that happened because it was to fast to think and then he said it was enough and then I passed out."
Kushina said "Well you remember everything then. We made several request to Captain Yamamato to send a team after you but he said with us not knowing if you were still alive or where you were in Hueco Mundo it would be a suicide mission. Unlike Orihime who we knew was alive and where she was you were another story. Do you think you could stand."
Naruto said "Yeah, I feel fine now, how long was I out."
Kushina said "3 days. Tenten, Ayame, and Siofon have all been here checking on you."
Naruto smiled at this and a hell butterfly came flying in and landed on Kushina finger. She looked at it and said "Captain Yamamato has requested you to appear before him and the other Captians when you woke up. He has something he wishes to discuss with you."
Naruto sighed and said "Alright, I guess I better get going then." as he sat up and blinked and asked "Where are my cloths."
Kushina said "Most of your cloths were destroyed in the fight. You will have to wait to get a shirt but your pants are in the dresser. I will give you a few minutes to get dressed."
Naruto nods as she left he quickly got up and dressed and went outside where Kushina said "Do you need me to help you get there."
Naruto said "Mom, I remember how to get there."
Kushina squeeled and pulled him into a hug and Naruto tried to get away from being sufficated and Kushina said "You called me mom." when Naruto said "mom, my meeting."
Kushina blushed and let go of her son who smiled and said "Later." as he flashstepped away.
Naruto appeared outside of the captians meeting chamber and he knocked on the door.
The door opened and Yamamato 2nd stepped out and said "Go on in. Their expecting you."
Naruto nods and walked inside and saw Yamamato sitting in his chair with the other captains all lined up in 2 rows and Naruto bowed and Yamamato said "Arise Naruto and step forward."
Naruto walked forward and Yamamato said "Naruto, I will skip the pleasentries and get right to the point of asking you here. I first wish to thank you again for returning my wife to me. You have no idea how thankful I am for that. Now for the official reason you are here. After taking the reports from all the people you saved as well as your display of fighting ability the Captains of the 13 court gaurd have all decided that you are to become a seated officer."
Naruto said "Thank you sir but if I may ask, what about my life back in Konoha. I have responsibilities there along with Tenten and Ayame, after all isn't that the reason we were brought here in the first place."
Yamamato said "Quite right Naruto but the decision still stands. I have discussed it with the other captians and I realise that I can't last forever. I am an old man and when we went to the normal world to deal with those Hollows I realise that my age is catching up with me. I have decided to retire to the 46 chamber court and spend the rest of my time with my wife. You Naruto have been chosen to be my successor."
Naruto blinked and said "But sir, I am no where near as strong as you are and..."
Yamamato raised his hand to silence Naruto and after Naruto shut up Yamamato said "I know that as do the other captains but you are only 15 years old now Naruto. I am nearly 3000 years old. I have years of experience that you don't but you were able to fight with me on even terms for a while, you even forced me to use my Bankai. Only 4 other captains can brag about that. You should feel honored to have forced me to use it. As for any other doubts you have we each have reviewed your character, compassion, and strength. We have decided that you have what it takes to be a great leader to entrust Soul Society to. The fact that you do not wish for revenge against those who have wronged you shows true strength. I know that you do not have experience so the other captains have all agreed to help you with advice when you need it and will back up your orders. Well, let me rephrase that 10 of them have. 2 wish to test you themselves before they give you their full support. Captain Kenpachi and Captain Siofon wish to fight you and if you can defeat them then they will support you."
Naruto looked at both who looked at him serious and Naruto nods slowly and Yamamato said "Very good, Now as soon as you have your match with those 2 Captains I will begin to teach you what you must know while gradually stepping down."
Naruto asked "What about Konoha."
Yamamato frowned and said "Tousen informed us about the new Hollow you met in Hueco Mundo. We believe that he has been feeding off of souls from there. I can't be for sure so you will return to Konoha and live your life there. You only have possible 100 years at most there which is not very long and between me stepping in to deal with the paperwork and the other Captains we can handle your absence however your power will be reduced to 50 percent of your max while in the Human world. That will put you at just above Kage level but we have found out a side effect of Kyuubi breaking free from you is that you are no longer able to use chakra so you will have to rely on your spirit energy. You Bankai will be effected by it also however if you encounter that new Hollow you will be able to break the restriction seal to take care of him. You will also be able to contact me if you need any help. Do you have any questions."
Naruto thought a moment and said "No sir."
Yamamato nods and motion toward the corner of the room and Yamamato 2nd stepped forward with a Captains coat and handed it to Naruto as he bowed and said "It will be a pleasure to serve you Naruto-sama."
Naruto took the coat and threw it on and frowned for a moment and took it back off and threw it in the air and in one fluid motion sliced both sleaves off of it before catching it and putting it back on and said "Much better."
A couple of Captains snickered at this but said nothing and Yamamato said "I see that you have decided to follow after the 2 Captains that you trained under, even if it was a short time."
Naruto said "Yes, to use my Zanpakuto correctly as well as other things I must have my arms free of clothing."
Yamamato said "Very well, everyone but Naruto is dismissed. You may approach him at your leisure Kenpachi and Siofon for your fights."
Both nod and walk out as Siofon glanced at him.
After the room was empty beside Yamamato and Naruto, Yamamato said "You may come in now."
Naruto looked toward the side of the room where a door opened and a brown haired man stepped in and Yamamato said "Naruto, this man is very important to Soul Society, you will trust his counsel above all others. His name is Jericho and he is the official messanger from Kami to Soul Society. If he orders something done you will have to ensure it happens. He has also approved of you through his own test which even I do not know of. You are not allowed to tell anyone except your eventual successor about him. The other Captians know there is a messanger along with most of the Shinigamis but none have ever met him besides myself and now you. He will not show up unless you are alone. Do you understand."
Naruto said "Yes sir, Hello Jericho-sama."
Jericho smiled and said "Its good to see you Naruto. I trust we will have a very interesting time in the future. Now that my business is done I must return to Kami so until we meet again have a good life." as he faded away.
Yamamato saw the shocked look on Naruto face and said "You will get use to it. Now if you have no other question then you may go. I understand your family and a few friends are waiting to speak with you."
Naruto asked "What will happen to Tousen and the Vizard girl I brought."
Yamamato said "Tousen has had his spirit energy sealed away except for enough to live on and he is under the 12 division giving all details of what he experienced as a hollow as well as when he was with Aizen. As he proves himself he will be allowed a little more of his power as he gains his trust. I understand now that he did not think that things in Soul Society were justice with the way we handled certain situations which I agree could have been handled different but we can't change the past. As for the girl, She has been placed in the 5th squad under Ichigo since he is stronger then her and if she proves herself then she will move up in ranks."
Naruto nods and said "Thank you for not executing Tousen. He may have been a traitor before but without him me and the others would still be walking around trying to escape from Hueco Mundo."
Yamamato said "Very well, is that all...dismissed."
Naruto nods and walks out side the door and saw Siofon leaning against the wall waiting for him and he said "Yes Siofon."
Siofon said "Woods, now." as she flashstepped away.
Naruto blinked and thought "o...k." as he flashstepped following her.
As they arrived in the woods Siofon took her Captains coat off and said "Are you ready." with her back to him.
Naruto took his coat off and sat it on the ground and said "Yes."
Before he had a chance to react Siofon put her foot against his head in a spinning kick.
Naruto recoiled and flipped to miss the next attack. Siofon kept attacking never giving him a chance to recover and screamed "HOLD STILL SO I CAN KILL YOU."
Naruto grabbed her fist on the next punch and twisted it behind her back and asked "Whats wrong, why are you so mad at me."
Siofon screamed "How can you be so dense." as she did a leg sweep and twister her body and kicked Naruto shoulder to free her hand.
Naruto rubbed his shoulder and ducked under the next kick that destroyed a tree limb and asked in a confused voice "What." as he blocked the next strike.
Siofon screamed "You hurt me just like Yoruichi did. I got close to you and then you just up and disappear on me. Yes I know you were trapped in Hueco Mundo but you should have not followed in there you idiot."
Naruto said "Sorry." as he blocked her high kick with his high kick.
Siofon screamed "Sorry, you say your sorry. Do you think that would make it better, make me feel better for all the nights I stayed up crying, all the days I would look at the sky and think about your eyes. Do you think sorry will fix the pain I felt, the worry, the guilt."
Naruto eyes softened and the next punch from Siofon hit him right in the chest sending him into a tree. She was on him in moments delivering punch after punch and Naruto just took them. Siofon closed her eyes as she kept hitting him and her blows got lighter and lighter until she put her head on his chest and punched his left shoulder and said "I thought you were dead. I..."
Naruto put his arms around her and pulled her close and let her cry and after several minutes he said "I never wanted to hurt you Siofon. I..."
She looked up into his eyes and they just staired at each other. Siofon leaned forward and put her lips to his and Naruto slowly returned the kiss.
As they kissed Naruto knees gave out and he coughed and blood came out of his mouth as his eyes rolled into the back of his head. Siofon eyes got wide realising she had hurt him and grabbed him quickly before she flashstepped away to the 4th division.
When she arrived with him Kushina who had sinced Naruto retsu quickly arrived and screamed "What happened."
Siofon said "Captain Naruto and I had a fight. I think hes got internal injuries."
Kushina noticed the word captain and notice neither her or Naruto had a jacket on and she said "Alright, lets get him to a room. I swear I might as well just reserve this room for him." as she brought him into the same room he woke up in earlier and she began to heal him.
Siofon looked on with worry and Kushina after about 10 minutes said "He should be fine now. He just needs a few hours to rest. So tell me, why did you call him captain. Did he fight you for your position."
Siofon said "No, Captain Naruto is now the Captain Commander of Squad 1."
Kushina dropped the towel she was wiping her hand on as she heard this and slowly turned to look at Siofon and asked "Are you serious."
Siofon nods and said "Yes, Captian Commander Yamamato is retiring and him along with the other 12 captains all voted for Naruto to be his successor."
Kushina asked "Then why were you both fighting."
Siofon said "All the captians agreed but 2 captians wanted to evaluate him themselves before they gave thier full support Captain Kenpachi and myself."
Kushina said "Uh, well my bullshit meter is going off so tell me why you really wanted to fight him."
Siofon said "I don't know what your talking about." as she started to leave only to find her head slammed against the wall with a knee in her back from Kushina who said "Listen here missy, you maybe a captain but thats my son and I don't care if I have to kick everyones ass is soul society. If you don't give me the real reason why you were fighting him right now I will break your face. You know I can do it because you know how powerful I am."
Siofon tried to get free but found she couldn't and said "Fine...I wanted to kill him for hurting me. He disappaered and I thought he was dead. I..."
Kushina said "I see, so you love him huh." as she released her a little.
Siofon sighed and said "Yes. Every since he was a kid."
Kushina blinked and asked "What."
Siofon sighed and said "When Naruto was about 8, you remember the Uchiha massacre, when we had to act quickly to get all those souls. Well while there Yoruichi asked me to check on her grandson since I was the one sent. I went there and found him after he had been beaten again. I took him to where his apartment was and saw it had been broken into and trashed. I used one of the few healing spells I know to heal his wounds and I stayed with him the rest of the night to make sure he was ok. I cleaned all his wounds and changed his cloths and then I laid his head in my lap and sang softly to him to try to get rid of the nightmare he was having. When he woke up he saw me and called me a beautiful angel. I erased his memory of that happening but I could never forget the look he had in his eyes when he looked at me. Such loving affection. I started volunteering to goto the elemental countries and I would swing by and check on him. I soon realised the look in his eyes that I saw was him without his mask he hid behind. When he was alone or when he was truly happy it would show again and I vowed I would do anything to see it."
A voice said "It only shows up a few times but its something treasured." causing both woman to turn and see Tenten and Ayame there.
Siofon cheeks turned beet red and asked "How long have you 2 been there."
Tenten said "Since Kushina asked you if you love him."
Ayame said "So you seen the real him also huh."
Siofon slowly nods and Tenten said "I only seen it once and that was the morning we showed up here. We were on the bridge of the ship and it was when I told him I accepted him for him."
Ayame said "I only seen it a few times over the years like when someone actually got him a birthday present or when someone actually complicated him."
Siofon asked in a quite voice "Do...do you both love him also."
Ayame blushed and Tenten sighed and said "I...don't know. I found out the guy I thought I love because he saved my life turned out to actually be Naruto in an advance henge so I don't know. I want to spend time to get to know the real him but things have been in the way."
Ayame said "I do care for him but I thought that he actually loved Sakura. I guess I got fooled by his mask and..."
Another voice said "Well, well, well, now this has been interesting turn of events." causing all 4 woman to look at the chair beside Naruto bed and see a black cat there.
Siofon eyes got wide and asked "Yoruichisama, what are you doing here."
Yoruichi said "What, I just came to tell Kushina about what Ichigo informed me about with the kid being promoted and I walked into an interesting soapopera."
Ayame and Tenten both said "promoted." in a questioning voice looking at the other people in the room and thought "soapopera."
Yoruichi said "Yes, Naruto here is the new Captain of the 1st squad and Commander of the 13 court guard replacing Yamamato."
Both girls eyes went wide hearing this and Siofon asked "So..."
Yoruichi jumped off the chair and landed on Naruto stomach with her claws out and Naruto screamed "OUCH, DAMN CAT." as he jumped up throwing her off of him.
All the woman looked at him and Kushina asked "How long have you been awake Naruto."
Yoruichi said "Since you shoved Siofon into the wall."
At this 3 girls turned beat red and Naruto glared at Yoruichi and said "Shut up."
Siofon cracked her nuckles and said "So you heard everything huh."
Naruto scratched the back of his head and smiled and said "eh..." with a small chuckle.
Siofon looked at Ayame and Tenten and said "Sting all enemies to death." as she releases her Zanpakuto as her gold stinger appears on her hand.
Tenten said "Transmute Fullmetal Alchemist." as she slaps both her hands together and a metal glove covers her right hand with a blade connected to it.
Ayame holds out her hand and a bow forms and Naruto gulps and said "Bye." as he flashsteps away.
All 3 of the girls disappear after him with 2 flashstepping and one using hirinkyaku, the quincy version of flashstep.
Naruto lands on a roof and jumps away as arrows hit where he was a moment before and then jumps off another building that has a stone hand appear and try to grab him and he dodges a kick to the head from Siofon and screams "WHY ARE YOU ALL ATTACKING ME."
He then jumps into an ally only to be pinned to a wall by arrows and hands shooting out of the walls as Siofon appears right in front of him with her Zanpakuto near his stomach.
Naruto gulps as the othe 2 girls land beside her and asked "So...why are you attacking me."
Tenten said "You don't listen in on woman talking."
Naruto said "But you were in my medical room when I woke up."
Ayame said "You should have let us know your awake."
Naruto said "but I thought mom was going to kill Siofon if anyone interupted her."
Siofon said "Im still pissed at you." as she crossed her arms.
Naruto said "But..." as a sucker went in his mouth and nearly down his throwt making everyone look up and notice that they have attracted a little crowd of the several of the other captains, Yoruichi, Kisuke, Kushina, Ichigo, Minato, Emi, Isis, Ishada, Orihime, Chad, Tatsuki, Momo, Jinta, Nemu and Urura.
Naruto said "What the hell." as he spat the sucker out.
Kenpachi said "So kid, you ready to fight."
Naruto sighed "God Damn it, I get out of the hospital, got one homicidal woman after me and go back in the hospital and come out with 3 homicidal woman after me and now I got you wanting to fight. Can I at least get a meal first."
Tenten said "Hey, I am not homicidal."
Naruto said "Really, and wha..." as another sucker goes in his mouth.
Naruto glared at Kisuke who said "Shut up, woman are always right, and obey the following rules. Women are always right, woman are never wrong, if you think a woman is wrong then it is a mistake on your part so apologize, even if a woman changes what she said a moment earlier, If you tell a woman something and the woman does not agree with it you must change your mind to that of the womans. Woman can be mad at you for anything they want and you are to remain calm unless they want you to be angry or upset and you need to read thier mind to know which one they want without them telling you to read their mind, you must also do what a woman wants, not what she says, if the woman is on pms, pray for a mass panic in the real world to get away from them because you are on the wrong side of the war always. If you disagree with anything I just said remember that woman are always right so shut up and don't correct any woman."
Everyone was looking at him and Yoruichi asked "Kisuke-kun, wheres your sucker."
Kisuke said "I gave my last one to Naruto just then, why."
His answer was a punch in the stomach and one in the face followed by several kicks and all the males winced.
After this was done they all turned back to look at Naruto and found a note that said "Cya."
Siofon screamed "Damn him, he more slippery then Yoruichi."
Yoruichi said "And he has more lives then a cat." as she stops her assualts on her husband and looks at everyone who was staying away from her.
Yamamato said "So...why exactly was there a fight in the 4th squads buildings.
Kushina said "Nothing much sir, Its just my son has 3 woman after his heart and he needs to make a decision about it."
Yamamato rubbed his chin and Byakuya Kuchiki said "If I may sir, it seems to me that this situation is actually quite easily resolved. Captain Commander Shihoin is the Heir to the Shihoin Clan. As you know Yoruichi when she married Kisuke-san officially took his name but since she had her son Minato before they were married and changing her name that made him at the time the last of the Shihoin clan but he officially gave up his name after he returned from his mission in the elemenal country to that of what he went by there so officially Naruto-san who since coming here has officially taken up his clan name the last Shihoin. As such to ensure the honorable Shihoin clan does not die out he does have the right to secure his family name with multiple woman."
A rock to the head was his answer from Naruto who flashstepped there as a cat said "Are you trying to get me killed."
Naruto soon found himself being held up by the scruff of his fur by Siofon who turned him and said "So, where were you hiding Naruto."
Naruto said "meow." as he gave a sad kitty look.
Now there was only one problem with that.
Several shouts of "KAWII" echoed as Naruto soon found himself being crushed to death by Tenten, Ayame, and Siofon.
Yamamato looked at Naruto with looks of pity and said "Well thats all, Naruto, remember to have your 2..."
Siofon said "1, he already passed mine."
Yamamato said "Right, remember to fight Captain Kenpachi as soon as you can. Everyone is dismissed."
Naruto screamed "Help." as the girls crushed him.
Rukia looked at Ichigo and said "Its been a while Ichigo, I see your grandson has as much trouble as you did huh."
Ichigo looked at her and said "Appears so, hows Renji."
Rukia said "Same as always. He's in the real world right now though."
Ichigo nods and said "Im suprised you both don't have a kid yet."
Rukia said "Yes, our duties keep us apart to much for family at this point but I owe duty to my family to have an heir before the next 100 years so it won't be long."
Ichigo nods as Naruto dashes through his feet before the 3 girls ran him over.
Ichigo says "owww." as Orihime begins healing him again and said "Its nice talking with you again Rukia. We should have dinner sometime."
Rukia said "I like that."
Byakuya smirked as he saw Naruto run away from the girls and Rukia asked "Did you have to do that brother. I mean telling about his duties."
Byakuya said "Yes, you remember what my hobby is don't you." as his face takes its normal boring look.
Rukia sighs and said "Yes, seeing Ichigo get beat...I see, so you knew Naruto would escape toward Ichigo huh." not truly believing her brother.
Byakuya held his hand up and cherry blosssoms flew to his location and formed his Zanpakuto and said "I was keeping Naruto-san from fleeing. Thats why he hit me with a rock and with the girls blocking his only other escape route that he had not tried to use yet he had no choice but to go through Ichigo and the rest is history. Come sis, its time for dinner." as he leaves.
Rukia smacked her head and began following him.
Kisuke groaned as he sat up after recovering from the beating and said "What happened."
Just then a cat jumped on his head and he grabbed it and started squezzing it and said "Yoruichi-chan, you returned." as he jumped to his feet and started to spin with the cat in his arms.
A cough was heard an he turned and saw Yoruichi standing there with Siofon, Ayame, and Tenten and the cat said "ooooo swirly like me namey." as he passed out.
Yoruichi walked over to him and sent a small burst of energy to Naruto nose and he shifted back into human form but he was naked as he hit the ground.
Yoruichi blinked and said "Huh, so wheres his cloths."
Kushina said "well we will worry about that later. For now I will take him back to get the rest he was broken from earlier." as she grabs her son and quickly left.
Yoruichi turned and saw 3 blushing woman and said "So Siofon, I now see why you were so interested in my grandson when he first arrived."
Yoruichi turned even redder and Tenten said "But now what do we do. I mean he knows we each feel something for him, does he feel anything for us or..."
Yoruichi said "Relax girl and breath. To answer your question yes, he has feelings for all 3 of you. What they are I don't know. As for what to do about it, why not go on a date with him each to try and figure things out."
Ayame reached behind her back and asked "But who gets first date." as she looked at the other 2 woman.
Tenten looked at the other 2 as did Siofon. Then as if on cue 3 shouts of "Transmute, Sting, Fire." came from the 3 girls.
In that moment both Tenten and Siofon were pinned to the wall by arrows from Ayame who had formed her bow behind her back while the other 2 decided what to do. She smirked and said "I guess that means I get first date." as she quickly left heading toward the 4th squads medical building.
Siofon looked at Tenten who was shocked and said "Did she..."
Tenten said "Did we..."
Siofon and Tenten both lowered their heads in sulks while Yoruichi burst out laughing as the arrows faded away and both girls fell to the ground.
When Naruto awoke again he groaned and said "Thats it, I am just moving my stuff in here." as he raised up and found a change of cloths including his captians jacket and a note and he picked up the note and read
Dear Naruto-kun,
The 3 of us have decided that you are going to go on a date with each of us to determine who you want to be with as well as if you like us. Your first date is with me. Your mother said you should awaken today so meet me around 4 oclock for our date in front of your clan home.
Ayame.
Naruto sighs and said "Great, what now."
Kushina walked in with Yoruichi who closed the door and said "Well son, its time we had a little talk."
